MLS Inter Miami CF

Inter Miami CF Set for 2023 Home Opener against CF Montréal

Published on February 24, 2023 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Inter Miami CF News Release


Inter Miami CF is set to get the Club's fourth Major League Soccer (MLS) season underway this weekend when it hosts CF Montréal on Saturday in the team's 2023 Home Opener. Kick off at DRV PNK Stadium will be at 7:30 p.m. ET.

"We're looking forward to the season. You work hard all preseason to get to this point when you are a few days out from matchday and all of a sudden butterflies start appearing in the belly. You can see the excitement among the players, there's been a different feel this week since it's a game week. It's time to stop talking and get down to action... I've got incredible trust and belief in this group of players and now we are ready to do our talking on the pitch," said Inter Miami CF head coach Phil Neville.

Second Annual Pub Crawl

Additionally, as part of Inter Miami 's 2023 Home Opener week festivities, the Club is set to host its second annual Pub Crawl sponsored by Heineken 0.0 and Cervecería La Tropical. Tickets for the Pub Crawl start as low as $30 and include a ticket to Inter Miami's 2023 home opener and a free drink at every stop! To get your tickets for Inter Miami's second annual Pub Crawl please visit https://fevo.me/imcfpubcrawl23. Season Ticket Members can claim their Pub Crawl tickets for only $10. Members can check their emails for more information or contact their Service Representative. Read all about the Club's second annual Pub Crawl HERE!

Parking

Before heading to the game, view DRV PNK Stadium matchday parking information here. Fans are encouraged to buy parking passes in advance of arrival to DRV PNK Stadium. Buy your gameday parking pass here.

Brightline - GOOOL Getter Trains

Inter Miami and Brightline are returning for another action-packed season. Take GOOOL GETTER trains and complimentary shuttles from Brightline Fort Lauderdale Station directly to all the Inter Miami CF matches this season at DRV PNK Stadium.

Shuttles depart the station 10 minutes after train arrivals and return shuttles depart from DRV PNK Stadium at 9:45 p.m. ET and 10 p.m. ET so you can stay for the whole match and get back to the station to catch your train back home.

XTRA TIME at the XBTO Northwest Club

The XBTO Northwest Club will be open postgame for all guests to enjoy. The 10,000 square foot hospitality space, which is located next to the team store by Gate 3, includes an air-conditioned enclosed first level, an outdoor terrace on the second level overlooking the field, and a third level open-air lounge.

XTRA TIME at the XBTO Northwest Club will feature a live DJ, giveaways, food and drink specials and the opportunity to watch the Inter Miami CF postgame show from a great vantage point. Fans are encouraged to head over immediately following the final whistle to secure up close viewing.

Where to Watch

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All matches will feature both English and Spanish-language announcers, while matches involving Canadian teams will also offer commentary in French.

Inter Miami CF 2023 Home Opener Festivities

Inter Miami's 2023 Home Opener at DRV PNK Stadium this Saturday will feature several activities and initiatives to celebrate the start of the new season. As part of the Club's festivities to commemorate the team's Home Opener, the Academy's U-19 side will be receiving a special acknowledgement on the field during halftime and 10,000 Inter Miami CF and Baptist Health branded 2023 schedule magnets will be distributed upon exiting DRV PNK Stadium after the final whistle.

Additionally, ahead of the start of the matchup, singer Carmen DeLeon will be performing the national anthem. DeLeon, 21, who was born in Venezuela and is now based in Miami, is an artist whose songs have amassed over 30 million combined global streams and was recently tapped by both Billboard and Idolator as an 'Artist to Watch', hand-picked by VEVO for their prestigious "DSCVR" series and profiled for MTV PUSH Radar. Throughout her career in music DeLeon has collaborated with numerous top artists, among them Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Latin GRAMMY® Award winner FEID, and three-time GRAMMY® Award winner NE-YO.

Opening Season in South Florida

Inter Miami will be starting its season in South Florida at DRV PNK Stadium for a third consecutive season after hosting the LA Galaxy in 2021 and the Chicago Fire in 2022. The team will be looking to kick off the season on the frontfoot. Last year, Inter Miami earned a point through goalless draw in the team's 2022 Home Opener against the Fire.

Additionally, Inter Miami will aim to replicate its stellar home form throughout the 2022 season. DRV PNK Stadium became a fortress for the team throughout the 2022 season; buoyed by the relentless support of its passionate fans, Inter Miami compiled a record of 10W-4L-3D at home for a total of 33 points, good for a tie for third-most home wins in the league and a tie for sixth-most home points.

Offseason Reinforcements

Inter Miami CF will begin its fourth season in the league with several offseason signings to strengthen its roster who may make their official debuts with the team on Saturday: defenders Franco Negri and Ukrainian international and former Shakhtar Donetsk standout Sergii Kryvtsov, midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi, and attackers Shanyder Borgelin, former MLS MVP Josef Martínez and Nicolás Stefanelli.

Returning Stars

Inter Miami has retained a strong core of players in its roster which helped the team achieve its most successful season to date in 2022. 2022 standouts such as MLS Goalkeeper of the Year finalist Drake Callender, USMNT 2022 FIFA World Cup participating defender DeAndre Yedlin, the Brazilian midfield duo composed of team captain Gregore and Jean Mota, and young Ecuadorian striker Leandro Campana are some of the returning Inter Miami stars. In addition, midfielder Rodolfo Pizarro has returned from his loan spell in his native Mexico and is ready to be a key member for the team throughout the 2023 campaign.

Previous CF Montréal Matchups

Inter Miami has clashed against the Canadian side six times in MLS action to date, with the team scheduled to take on Montréal twice throughout the 2023 regular season.

Scouting CF Montréal

Montréal's main signings during the offseason to strengthen their roster were 21-year-old defensive midfielder Ilias Lliadis, who joined the team from the B side of Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos F.C., and 20-year-old forward Jules-Anthony Vincent, who joined the Canadian outfit from Belgian first division side Royal Antwerp F.C.

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